Curry’s pastor, brother, friends, and coworkers shared memories of his willingness to make Prince George’s County better, highlighting what Mikulski said was his “unique way” of getting things done.Several other current and former Maryland political figures also attended, including D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, and former Baltimore City Mayor Kurt Schmoke among other state senators, delegates, council members, judges, and mayors.

Curry served two terms as county executive, from 1994 to 2002. He died of lung cancer July 2 at age 63.